Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
312231
RGB
49, 34, 49
HSL
300, 18%, 16%
HSB
300, 31%, 19%
CMYK
0, 31, 0, 81
LAB
16, 10, -7
LCH
16, 12, 324
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 326
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, 6, -8
HWB
300, 13%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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